DULUTH
Roadside inspection site in Minnesota • 119 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DULUTH is a roadside inspection location in Minnesota where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 119 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 28, 2024.
A total of 96 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.5. The out-of-service rate is 19.3%, meaning a moderate number of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.
Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.
The most frequently cited violation at this site is Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 43 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (23 citations). A total of 36 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
119 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
36 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 43 | 6 | 14.0% |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 9 | 39.1% |
| 3 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 16 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 10 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| 7 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.70(c) | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 17 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 18 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 387.7(a) | No proof of financial responsibility | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.102(a)(1)(i) | Insufficient means to prevent forward movement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.116 | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.65(c) | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS - ISD 709 | 942650 | MN | 14 |
| 2 | RELIANT STUDENT TRANSPORT LLC | 859547 | MN | 5 |
| 3 | COMO LUBE AND SUPPLIES INC | 362970 | MN | 2 |
| 4 | NORTH SHORE TRACK SERVICES INC | 980294 | MN | 2 |
| 5 | ULLAND BROTHERS INC | 234372 | MN | 2 |
| 6 | ROAD JOURNEY INC | 633959 | MN | 2 |
| 7 | KEMBLE INCORPORATED | 1494671 | MN | 2 |
| 8 | KIMBALL ENTERPRIZE LLC | 1839720 | MN | 2 |
| 9 | EMPIRE HOMES LLC | 4008743 | MN | 1 |
| 10 | HANCO UTILITIES INC | 1229407 | WI | 1 |
| 11 | CORULLO FOREST PRODUCTS CORP | 303064 | MI | 1 |
| 12 | A G OBRIEN PLUMBING AND HEATING CO | 1136443 | MN | 1 |
| 13 | BENDER CUSTOMS LLC | 3622829 | WI | 1 |
| 14 | LAS TRANSPORT L L C | 2283194 | MN | 1 |
| 15 | NEO ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | 2833482 | WI | 1 |
| 16 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC | 273301 | OH | 1 |
| 17 | SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION INC | 1163520 | MN | 1 |
| 18 | SYNERGY COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE | 644895 | WI | 1 |
| 19 | SIMKO ACQUISITION LLC | 2373391 | WI | 1 |
| 20 | THE BLOCK GUY HARDSCAPE & LANDSCAPING LLC | 4085384 | MN | 1 |
Recent Inspections
119 inspections at this site (page 1 of 5)